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Student sketches make their mark along Cleveland/Bradley Greenway

What began as student sketches in the art classroom is becoming a lasting gift to the Cleveland community. Students, families, and art teacher Kathryn Beeh from Ross Elementary School, have come together to create a vibrant mural along the Cleveland/Bradley Greenway. This transforms students’ original artwork into a colorful public display that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and community. Every animal and...

BradleyJul 20
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Cleveland officials issue urgent public safety alert for ‘armed and dangerous’ subject

Cleveland Bradley County OEM Cleveland Bradley County OEM has issued an urgent public safety alert for an armed and dangerous subject. Deountray Dickey has been identified and is wanted for active federal warrants and carjacking\assault. They say this is for the vicinity of Paul Huff Parkway and Callen Lane NW in Cleveland. The subject is described as 6’1, 230 pounds...

BradleyJul 15
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Data Center concerns voiced at Monday's meeting

Concerns that a data center may be built in northern Bradley County brought several residents to the Bradley County Commissioners' meeting on Monday, July 13.

BradleyJul 15
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Bradley County Commission meeting recap

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The Bradley County Commission recently discussed community concerns regarding a rumored data center near the Hiwassee River, prompting residents to request a temporary moratorium to study potential environmental impacts.

BradleyJul 14
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City's Homeless Action Committee presents Phase 1 emerging recommendations

The City of Cleveland’s Homeless Action Committee presented its Phase 1 progress update to the Cleveland City Council on Monday, sharing the committee’s work over the past six months.

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I really like the approach to connect the work instead of separate treatment plans.

BradleyJul 14
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Cleveland man arrested and charged for dumping raw sewage in Cherokee National Forest

The owner of a Cleveland septic service company was arrested and charged with two misdemeanors on Sunday in connection to the alleged disposal of raw sewage in the National Forest Service’s Cherokee National Forest that took place last year, according…

BradleyJul 13
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Tennessee constable could see $394K from ICE contract

A constable from Bradley County, Tennessee, could receive as much as $394,000 over the three-year term of his contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to internal documents and email exchanges obtained exclusively by the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

BradleyJul 12
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Data Center regulations approved in April

If a data center is ever built in Bradley County, it must first go through the application process and meet the requirements of the county’s new zoning regulations on cryptocurrency and AI data centers.

BradleyJul 10
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